CERB clawbacks to pension and other federal income supports catch some seniors off guard

George Lessard saw his federal government pension payments dwindle after receiving the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) in 2020. He's sharing his experience so other seniors know that they could also see their incomes affected this year.
CBD gummy scams featuring David Suzuki's image snaring more victims, his foundation says

A Vancouver-based non-profit group has been raising awareness about scams featuring David Suzuki-branded products, after dozens of people have given up credit card information to online scammers.
Canada's Danielle Dorris claims gold for 2nd Paralympic medal in Tokyo

Canada's Danielle Dorris has capture a gold medal, breaking the world record for a second time in the day.
Canada set to welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers next week
On Sept. 7, Canada plans to open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from across the globe, and let them to skip the country's 14-day quarantine requirement.
Fall of Kabul, refugee plight provoke painful memories for Vietnamese 'boat people'

The U.S troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul is reminding some Toronto-area former "boat people" of American's departure from Vietnam after losing the war, which prompted thousands to flee. They hope Canada will bring in more Afghan refugees.
A father, son and grandson reunite on a Newfoundland race track thanks to DNA test

Three Newfoundland men who happen to share a love of mechanics found out they're all related through a DNA testing website. What's more, some of them already knew each other.
How Shang-Chi was forced to become Marvel's potential pandemic saviour

While Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been hailed as a watershed moment for representation, industry watchers say it has been forced to shoulder more burden than it should have, by restarting the Marvel franchise's theatrical experience.
How to watch the leaders' debate for election 2021

A week and a half before election day, five main party leaders face off in the official debates.
New Zealand police say they killed Islamic State-inspired extremist who stabbed 6 at supermarket

New Zealand authorities said Friday they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers.
18-year-old boxer dies after match in Montreal, promoter says

A young Mexican boxer has died after being knocked unconscious and taken away in a stretcher in Montreal Saturday night, the event's promoter has confirmed.